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Have Your Networking Letter Land You a Job
By Kim Isaacs | Monster Resume Expert
Be Friendly
The tone of a networking letter is casual and professional.
If you don’t know the person well or it’s been a while since you last spoke, refresh his memory in the first paragraph:
Dear Mr. Jones,
I attended your “Effective Merchandising Techniques” presentation last Friday and introduced myself to you following your lecture. Your speech was very informative, and your examples were extremely enlightening; I left with a number of new ideas.
If you know the person you are writing to well, you should punctuate your opening with a comma instead of a colon for a warmer, less formal tone:
I am in the process of a job change following my former employer’s Chapter 11 filing. I am writing to college friends whose opinions, insights and advice I value.
NoNonsenseDr
5 months ago
118 comments
Great article! I don't think enough people think beyond cover letters and resumes in their job search. A networking letter is a great way to keep in touch with your valuable network and find the perfect job for you (which may have not even been advertised!)